Should a man by an engagement ring pror to proposing or should the couple pick it out together ?”
Here are some options that can be a great compromises that i have heard of for a man who wants to have something to present when proposing, but wants his lady to be able to have exactly what she wants: 1. Apparently there is a growing trend among jewelry stores where a man can choose a diamond and have it set in a “temporary” band, then the couple can design the whole ring together. Should you go this route, perhaps you can inquire about the return or exchange policy for the diamond too in case she wants to change that too. 2. Ask a family member (hers or yours) to borrow a ring that you can present when you propose – if she loves it, then you can have one made just like it (or if the family heirloom is given rather than borrowed, then she can keep that) but otherwise it can be seen as a “placeholder” until the ring of her/your dreams is designed or picked out, then give back to it’s rightful owner. Other options: well, you could just ask her. Many couples talk about getting engaged be
